Sahara Rear Drag
Features
- + Propulsion Line Management System
- + Fightin Drag II
The Shimano Sahara Rear Drag spinning reel offers Great Lakes steelhead and trout anglers a smooth, reliable option for light-line presentations in river and tributary settings. The rear drag adjustment is ideal for float fishing and light nymphing where quick drag changes during a hot steelhead run are essential. At 4.4 lbs of max drag and 27 inches of line retrieve per turn, it's best suited for smaller streams targeting trout or early-season steelhead with monofilament.
12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Sahara Rear Drag used for?
This reel is set up for spinners & spoons, float fishing, and bottom bouncing targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Almanac with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Sahara Rear Drag work for?
This reel is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, smallmouth. The Steelhead Almanac species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Sahara Rear Drag?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $104.99. Steelhead Almanac does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
12 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Almanac.
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Key Specs
Specifications
- Hand Orientation
- Ambidextrous
- Fishing Technique
- Spinning
- Other Special Features of the Product
- Rear Drag Adjustment
- Fishing Line Type
- Monofilament
- Fishing Reel Line Retrieve
- 27 Inches
- Fishing Reel Maximum Drag
- 4.4 Pounds
- Material Type
- Metal
- Bearing Material Type
- Stainless Steel
- Item Weight
- 3.2 ounces
- Item Dimensions L x W x H
- 1"L x 1"W x 1"H
- Color
- Multi
- Brand Name
- SHIMANO
- Model Name
- SAHARA REAR DRAG
- Manufacturer
- SHIMANO
- UPC
- 022255211444
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00022255211444
- Item Type Name
- SAHARA 1000 REAR DRAG SPIN REEL BOX
- Included Components
- SAHARA 1000 REAR DRAG SPIN REEL BOX
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- 1 year limited manufacturer warranty
- Best Sellers Rank
- #232,164 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #680 in Fishing Reels
- ASIN
- B073FC1QRQ
- Customer Reviews
- 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (673)...
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